Coming up with a meaningful baby name for a winter child can be difficult.
Winter brings with it both the joy of snowfall and the warmth of the fireplace. What could be the best name for your baby that can inspire loving warmth and coziness?
To help you, we have listed beautiful and winter-inspired baby names for you. These names mean ice or snow in different cultures and languages. Winter can get quite chilly but it is also the time for snuggling, skiing, and spending time with your loved ones. On top of everything, there is Christmas! These comforting names will remind you and your winter baby the merry joys of the colder months at the end of the year.
For more weather-related names, take a look at these Names Meaning Rainbow or these Names That Mean Sun.
Epiphany (Greek origin) meaning 'A celebration after 12 days of Christmas'. It also refers to a moment of sudden realization.
Jasper (Persian origin) meaning 'bringer of treasure'. It is associated with the Three Magi, who brought treasure and gifts to the family of Christ.
Olwen (derived from Welsh mythology) meaning 'white footprint'.
December(Latin origin) meaning '12th month of the year' or 'the winter month'.
Alba(Latin origin) meaning 'bright and white'. This name can be linked to famous actor, Jessica Alba.
Yas (American origin) name means 'snow'. This name has been popularized by a character in Kerouac’s famous novel, On the Road.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name ~ View Detail
Natasha (Russian Origin) meaning 'Birthday of the Lord', that is, Christmas.
Zane(American origin) meaning ‘white as snow’.
Eirwan (Welsh origin) meaning 'white snow'.
Rory (Irish origin) meaning 'Red King'.
Yule(Old English origin) meaning 'winter solstice'. An abbreviation of Yuletide.
Eliora (Hebrew origin) meaning 'the lord is my light'.
Hart(Middle English origin) meaning 'Stag'.
Turquoise (French origin) meaning 'a greenish blue color'. It is a general shade of a cloudless, winter sky.
Tarian, Meaning: shield Origin: Welsh ~ View Detail
Storm (Old English origin) meaning 'Bad Weather'.
Ronalda, Origin: Scottish, feminine variation of Ronald
Ivy (Old English origin) meaning 'faithful'. Also refers to the famous winter-hardy plant.
Yukio (Japanese origin) meaning ‘snow’. This is one of the most popular Japanese names meaning snow and is a popular Marvel comic character.
Whittaker (English origin) meaning 'from the white field'. The famous ecologist, Robert Whittaker, takes after this name.
Ralph (Origin English from german) meaning 'wolf counsel'.
Kari ( Turkish origin) meaning 'covered with snow'.
Demetria (Greek origin) refers to the Greek Goddess known to cause winter. An abbreviation of this name, ‘Demi’.
Nicholas (Greek origin) meaning 'victory of the people'. This name has been associated with the famous Santa Claus, who is also known as St. Nicholas.
Iseabal, Origin: Spanish
Neve(Irish origin) meaning 'Snowy or Bright'.
Gwendolyn (Welsh origin) meaning 'fair and blessed'. The full name of Gwen Stacy from Spiderman series.
Aspen (Middle English origin) meaning 'A heart-shaped tree'.
Jarman, Origin: English from French Germain
Aster (Ancient Greek origin) meaning 'Star'.
Tamlane, Origin: Scottish
North(Proto-Indo European origin) meaning 'A direction'. The name is linked with the cold Northern cities.
Whit (English origin) meaning 'White'.
Gabriel (Hebrew origin) means 'God is my strength'. It is the name of the popular archangel.
Ember (English origin) meaning 'beautiful warm fire'.
Cypress (Greek origin) a tree prevalent in the Northern region.
Elsa (English origin), shortened from Elizabeth. This name is linked with the title character of the movie, Frozen.
Aubin (French origin) meaning 'blonde'.
Finola (Irish origin) meaning 'White shoulders'.
Phelan (Origin Irish) meaning 'wolf'.
Nieva (Spanish origin) name meaning 'snowing'.
Noel (French origin) Variant of 'Noella'. The French word for Christmas.
Ceit, Origin: Scottish
Jonas (Greek origin) meaning 'dove'. This dove symbolizes peace during winter. This is quite a common name for a baby boy.
Blaze (Old English origin) meaning 'Fire' or 'Snowstorm'.
Crystal(Greek origin) meaning 'ice'. A common baby girl name. This name can mean white snow too when it forms a crystalline shape.
Dong (Chinese origin) meaning 'winter'.
Nieves (Spanish origin) meaning 'Our Lady of the Snows' referring to Mother Mary.
Holly(English origin) referring to 'winter berries.'
Pickford, Meaning: from the ford at the peak Origin: English
Frost(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'Frozen'.
January (Latin origin) referring the first month of the year.
Jennison, Origin: English surname
Nevada (Spanish origin) meaning 'snow-clad'.
Merry(Old English origin) meaning 'happy' and 'Guardian of the sea'. Also, it refers to the Christmassy feeling of joy and belonging.
Snow (English origin) name means 'frozen rain'. Although often given to girls, this makes a special unisex name.
Viola(Latin origin) refers to 'a mild winter flower'. These flowers are quite hardy even during frost.
Yeats, Meaning: gates Origin: English
Lumi(Finnish origin) name meaning 'snow'.
Hale (Old English origin) meaning 'A hearty person'. This name is similar to Hail, a frozen form of precipitation.
Colden (Old English origin) meaning ' The dark valley'.
Douglas (Scottish origin) meaning 'Name of Christmas Tree'. The name is associated with the famous author, Douglas Adams.
Eira (Welsh origin) meaning 'snow'
Alaska (Aleut origin) meaning 'great land'. This name refers to a famous U.S. state.
Robin (Old Germanic origin) meaning 'bright and shining'. A popular bird in Europe and in Christmas cards. It is also the name of Batman's accomplice: Robin.
Blanche (French origin) name means 'white'.
Jack (English origin) meaning 'God is Gracious'. This name is quite commonly associated with Jack Frost.
Lixue (Chinese origin) meaning 'pretty snow.'
Paloma (Latin origin) meaning 'dove'.
Juniper (Latin origin) refers to the name of a winter-hardy tree, often represented against a snowy backdrop.
Frostine(French origin) meaning 'snow'. One of the unique names that mean ice queen and great for your baby girl.
Wren (English origin) meaning 'Name of a winter bird'. This name is also associated with Christopher Wren, a famous English architect who rebuilt many churches after the Great Fire of London.
Zohar (Origin Hebrew) meaning 'Light' and 'brilliance'.
Bodhi (Indian origin) meaning 'enlightenment' or 'awakening'. This name comes from the Bodhi tree under which Buddha gained his enlightenment.
Rudolph (Italian origin) refers to the famous red-nosed reindeer drawing Santa Claus’ sledge.
Gwenyth (Welsh origin) meaning 'white'. Associated with the famous actor, Gwyneth Paltrow.
